What Happens if You Miss a Month of Accutane?

A typical course of Roaccutane is 5 months.  It can take 3 to 4 months to have full control so do not be discouraged.  Make sure you visit your dermatologist monthly for assessment and blood tests. 

I would avoid use of all irritating products on the face during treatment with Accutane. Patients are very susceptible to dryness and irritation, and the epidermis is sensitive to injury--avoid waxing as you so noted above. Use of astringents, harsh soaps, alcohol, as well as depilatories on the...

Here are my opinions: 1. Eat what you want. Nothing affects acne (like chocolate or greasy foods.) It's important to eat something before you take any Accutane pills; don't take them on an empty stomach! 2. Vitamins are fine, but don't take a separate Vitamin A supplement; that's the...

There are some abnormal pills at times, but if it's a whole box, you might want to consider taking it back to the Walgreens and asking them what to do. They usually have a number to call the manufacturer to handle it without going through insurance issues. Though it's most likely nothing to be...

Accutane has never been banned in the U.S. Like many drugs, Accutane is now only sold in the generic names like Sotret, Claravis, etc. and no longer under the namebrand of Accutane. The medication is Isotretinoin. It is only distributed through a Federal government program known as IPledge...

Redness is a general side effect of Accutane usually because of two things: sensitivity and lack of moisturization. You need to make sure you are using good general moisturizers frequently (after cool water is best) while on Accutane, and a great sunscreen! I will never say your face will be...